Latest Raised Beds Articles
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Growing Methods
How to Start a Square Foot Garden
Even if you’ve never held a shovel or picked a ripe tomato, you’ve probably heard the term “square foot gardening.” It’s part of our modern...
By: Sara Elliott | Gardener, Writer
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Growing Methods
Get the Most from Your Raised Planter Box
The most defining trait of raised planter boxes is the set of legs elevating them above ground level. While traditional garden beds are dug directly into the ground,...
By: Kent Gruetzmacher | Writer, Owner of KCG Content
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Grow Spaces
Pollinator Paradise: Turning Turf into a Wildlife Garden
The ubiquitous grass lawn was originally conceived by British nobles as a display of wealth, showing that they had so much arable land that they could afford to not grow...
By: Matt LeBannister
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Growing Methods
Six Benefits of Raised Garden Beds
Some of the prettiest gardens are made up of raised garden beds, lined up in neat little rows, overflowing with plants and separated by gravel pathways. Raised beds...
By: Monica Mansfield | Homesteader, Owner & Writer of The Nature Life Project
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Plant Health
A Guide to Air Root Pruning
In a plastic pot or wooden raised bed, roots reach the edge of their container and begin to circle endlessly. As these roots travel, minimal lateral branching will occur...
By: Ember Edwards | Content Writer
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Propagation
Starting Plants Indoors for Outdoor Growing
Starting seeds off indoors allows you to use all the environmental controls of a growroom to manipulate conditions such as light, temperature, and humidity to give your...
By: Rich Hamilton | Writer, Consultant, Author of The Growers Guide
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Propagation
How to Transplant and Harden Off Cannabis Plants for Outdoor Growing
It’s that time of the year again when the northern hemisphere tilts its face toward the sun and growers here start prepping their seedlings for the great outdoors...
By: Karen Lloyd | Freelance Writer, Digital Marketing Expert
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Plant Types
How to Grow Outdoor Veggies All Winter Long
Usually by the end of summer, gardeners are ready for a break from garden chores. Winter is a time to rest our bodies and plan next year’s garden. However, the...
By: Monica Mansfield | Homesteader, Owner & Writer of The Nature Life Project
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Plant Growth
The Healing Power of Gardens
Throughout time, gardens have held a special place for us. The legendary Hanging Gardens of Babylon are considered one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, Adam...
By: Alan Ray
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Grow Spaces
Gardening Up High: A Guide to Rooftop Growing
Rooftop gardens are becoming more common these days, as an increasing number of people seek closer connections with their food and try to reduce their carbon footprints...
By: Shannon McKee | Freelance Writer, Gardener
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Plant Types
The Best Plants for Pollinators
Our pollinators are in trouble and we, as gardeners, have an opportunity to save them. Researchers say if everyone planted just one pot of nectar-rich flowers, it would...
By: Monica Mansfield | Homesteader, Owner & Writer of The Nature Life Project
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Plant Growth
6 Mistakes to Avoid When Setting Up Your First Irrigation System
Many gardeners and homeowners are beginning to turn to automatic irrigation to keep their beloved plants or grass watered. A simple, automated irrigation system means...
By: Matthew Nicolson
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